Arijit Sen
@arijitjsen.bsky.social
Clean Transport Systems Modeler @theicct.bsky.social - formerly of PNNL and UMD. Opinions my own.
Trump and the New Climate Feudalism: A Strategy for Dominance in a Collapsing World
open.substack.com/pub/thestart...
open.substack.com/pub/thestart...
Trump and the New Climate Feudalism: A Strategy for Dominance in a Collapsing World
A systemic shift - but not the one we hoped for
open.substack.com
March 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Trump and the New Climate Feudalism: A Strategy for Dominance in a Collapsing World
open.substack.com/pub/thestart...
open.substack.com/pub/thestart...
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The fact that the USA is the world's premier destination for science & innovative research is one of the most important drivers of our economic strength & competitiveness. And it isn't a given. If we slash funding, attack universities, limit skilled immigration, we will cede this critical advantage.
February 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The fact that the USA is the world's premier destination for science & innovative research is one of the most important drivers of our economic strength & competitiveness. And it isn't a given. If we slash funding, attack universities, limit skilled immigration, we will cede this critical advantage.
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"Anyone who has studied science under the Nazis...cannot fail to be dismayed and alarmed at the parallels in the response so far of scientific institutions and academies to the purges and abuses of power following Trump’s executive orders" 🧪 #scicomm
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/scie...
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/scie...
Scientific institutions have a long history of anticipatory obedience
Societies should learn from this and speak up to support inclusion
www.chemistryworld.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"Anyone who has studied science under the Nazis...cannot fail to be dismayed and alarmed at the parallels in the response so far of scientific institutions and academies to the purges and abuses of power following Trump’s executive orders" 🧪 #scicomm
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/scie...
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/scie...
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It feels like no one should have to say this, and yet we are in a situation where it needs to be said, very loudly and clearly, before it’s too late to do anything about it: The United States is not a startup. If you run it like one, it will break.
🔗 www.wired.com/story/the-us...
🔗 www.wired.com/story/the-us...
February 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It feels like no one should have to say this, and yet we are in a situation where it needs to be said, very loudly and clearly, before it’s too late to do anything about it: The United States is not a startup. If you run it like one, it will break.
🔗 www.wired.com/story/the-us...
🔗 www.wired.com/story/the-us...
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Bit of an experiment for those of you not deep in the weeds of immigration. I’ve got a question for you.
Imagine a woman from India with an MA degree. She has a job lined up willing to sponsor her for an immigrant visa. How long do you think it will take to get the visa?
Reply below. No googling!
Imagine a woman from India with an MA degree. She has a job lined up willing to sponsor her for an immigrant visa. How long do you think it will take to get the visa?
Reply below. No googling!
January 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Bit of an experiment for those of you not deep in the weeds of immigration. I’ve got a question for you.
Imagine a woman from India with an MA degree. She has a job lined up willing to sponsor her for an immigrant visa. How long do you think it will take to get the visa?
Reply below. No googling!
Imagine a woman from India with an MA degree. She has a job lined up willing to sponsor her for an immigrant visa. How long do you think it will take to get the visa?
Reply below. No googling!
“It's not the end of the world, but you can see it from here.” - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
January 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
“It's not the end of the world, but you can see it from here.” - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
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Steve Bannon has openly said that he plans to get Ken Paxton to invoke this law and try to block all visas from China and India, so Dems are going to have to own that.
Democrats who voted for the Laken Riley Act (which passed the Senate 64-35):
-Cortez Masto
-Fetterman
-Gallego
-Hassan
-Kelly
-Ossoff
-Peters
-Rosen
-Shaheen
-Slotkin
-Warner
-Warnock
-Cortez Masto
-Fetterman
-Gallego
-Hassan
-Kelly
-Ossoff
-Peters
-Rosen
-Shaheen
-Slotkin
-Warner
-Warnock
January 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Steve Bannon has openly said that he plans to get Ken Paxton to invoke this law and try to block all visas from China and India, so Dems are going to have to own that.
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🌍 Welcome to the ICCT’s official Bluesky account!
The ICCT is an independent nonprofit driving policy to reduce the climate and health impacts of transportation globally. 🌍🚗💨
Follow us for the latest insights and research on clean mobility solutions: theicct.org
The ICCT is an independent nonprofit driving policy to reduce the climate and health impacts of transportation globally. 🌍🚗💨
Follow us for the latest insights and research on clean mobility solutions: theicct.org
January 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
🌍 Welcome to the ICCT’s official Bluesky account!
The ICCT is an independent nonprofit driving policy to reduce the climate and health impacts of transportation globally. 🌍🚗💨
Follow us for the latest insights and research on clean mobility solutions: theicct.org
The ICCT is an independent nonprofit driving policy to reduce the climate and health impacts of transportation globally. 🌍🚗💨
Follow us for the latest insights and research on clean mobility solutions: theicct.org
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🚗 2/2 Policies adopted over the past 3 years could avoid 23 Gt #CO2 emissions, and realizing all proposed policies and targets could save another 13 Gt—getting more than halfway to a 2°C-compatible pathway.
Read more: theicct.org/publication/...
Read more: theicct.org/publication/...
January 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🚗 2/2 Policies adopted over the past 3 years could avoid 23 Gt #CO2 emissions, and realizing all proposed policies and targets could save another 13 Gt—getting more than halfway to a 2°C-compatible pathway.
Read more: theicct.org/publication/...
Read more: theicct.org/publication/...
Meet the Indians Locked Out of the American Dream
www.thefp.com/p/indians-lo...
www.thefp.com/p/indians-lo...
Meet the Indians Locked Out of the American Dream
‘I’ve put my blood and soul into America, but I can’t change my country of birth.’
www.thefp.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Meet the Indians Locked Out of the American Dream
www.thefp.com/p/indians-lo...
www.thefp.com/p/indians-lo...
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Simple climate solutions are usually the best ones.
That's why we need an “Occam’s Razor” for the planet.
globalecoguy.org/occams-razor...
That's why we need an “Occam’s Razor” for the planet.
globalecoguy.org/occams-razor...
Occam’s Razor for the Planet
The simplest environmental solutions are often the best. They’re proven. They’re available now. And they can help us avert disaster. So…
globalecoguy.org
November 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Simple climate solutions are usually the best ones.
That's why we need an “Occam’s Razor” for the planet.
globalecoguy.org/occams-razor...
That's why we need an “Occam’s Razor” for the planet.
globalecoguy.org/occams-razor...
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Most overlooked climate science + policy finding:
Ten years ago, national policies had us on pace for ~4 C or more warming (IPCC statement at left, 2014 report).
Today, national policies, if fully implemented, have us on pace for ~3 C of warming (IPCC statement at right, 2023 report).
Ten years ago, national policies had us on pace for ~4 C or more warming (IPCC statement at left, 2014 report).
Today, national policies, if fully implemented, have us on pace for ~3 C of warming (IPCC statement at right, 2023 report).
November 29, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Most overlooked climate science + policy finding:
Ten years ago, national policies had us on pace for ~4 C or more warming (IPCC statement at left, 2014 report).
Today, national policies, if fully implemented, have us on pace for ~3 C of warming (IPCC statement at right, 2023 report).
Ten years ago, national policies had us on pace for ~4 C or more warming (IPCC statement at left, 2014 report).
Today, national policies, if fully implemented, have us on pace for ~3 C of warming (IPCC statement at right, 2023 report).
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The International Court of Justice is working on an advisory opinion on the legal obligations of countries in preventing climate change.
I helped a team of IPCC authors to prepare evidence for the court, which was delivered yesterday.
www.icj-cij.org/sites/defaul...
@pik-potsdam.bsky.social
I helped a team of IPCC authors to prepare evidence for the court, which was delivered yesterday.
www.icj-cij.org/sites/defaul...
@pik-potsdam.bsky.social
www.icj-cij.org
November 27, 2024 at 10:06 AM
The International Court of Justice is working on an advisory opinion on the legal obligations of countries in preventing climate change.
I helped a team of IPCC authors to prepare evidence for the court, which was delivered yesterday.
www.icj-cij.org/sites/defaul...
@pik-potsdam.bsky.social
I helped a team of IPCC authors to prepare evidence for the court, which was delivered yesterday.
www.icj-cij.org/sites/defaul...
@pik-potsdam.bsky.social
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cities arent big, parking lots are
this is how much of Rome fits here
this is how much of Rome fits here
November 27, 2024 at 4:36 AM
cities arent big, parking lots are
this is how much of Rome fits here
this is how much of Rome fits here
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I get the pushback to Bluesky in that it further bifurcates our media ecosystem. But at this point, Twitter’s content moderation is so nonexistent and its verified users so extreme that the choice becomes either move away from Twitter or be subjected to straight up 4chan nazi bile on a daily basis.
November 28, 2024 at 12:42 AM
I get the pushback to Bluesky in that it further bifurcates our media ecosystem. But at this point, Twitter’s content moderation is so nonexistent and its verified users so extreme that the choice becomes either move away from Twitter or be subjected to straight up 4chan nazi bile on a daily basis.
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My episode with Secretary Pete is now up on the usual video sharing platform. So much good stuff in here, and I hope to get him back on in the future!
youtu.be/F7oN6w6vEGI
youtu.be/F7oN6w6vEGI
The Future of US Passenger Rail (with Secretary Pete Buttigieg!)
YouTube video by Ray Delahanty | CityNerd
youtu.be
November 27, 2024 at 8:05 PM
My episode with Secretary Pete is now up on the usual video sharing platform. So much good stuff in here, and I hope to get him back on in the future!
youtu.be/F7oN6w6vEGI
youtu.be/F7oN6w6vEGI
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100 years of average October temperature anomalies over land areas through 2024... Large year-to-year variability and a long-term warming trend.
Data from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 (www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...)
Data from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 (www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...)
November 26, 2024 at 12:52 PM
100 years of average October temperature anomalies over land areas through 2024... Large year-to-year variability and a long-term warming trend.
Data from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 (www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...)
Data from NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 (www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...)
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What excuse will they use next year when oil demand is still "sluggish?"
"'Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles have slumped from 78% to 63%, with the market showing no sign of this trend slowing,' AutoMotive said, referring to a 2½ year period from 2022 to 2024."
"'Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles have slumped from 78% to 63%, with the market showing no sign of this trend slowing,' AutoMotive said, referring to a 2½ year period from 2022 to 2024."
EV Sales Are Not Just Rising, They Are Pushing Gasmobiles Out
Politics aside, EV sales have nowhere to go but up as battery costs continue to decline and battery performance continues to improve.
cleantechnica.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:42 PM
What excuse will they use next year when oil demand is still "sluggish?"
"'Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles have slumped from 78% to 63%, with the market showing no sign of this trend slowing,' AutoMotive said, referring to a 2½ year period from 2022 to 2024."
"'Sales of internal combustion engine vehicles have slumped from 78% to 63%, with the market showing no sign of this trend slowing,' AutoMotive said, referring to a 2½ year period from 2022 to 2024."
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REMINDER: Those choosing to live in subsidized suburbs for a bigger house and yard are NOT also entitled to free-flow car traffic capacity (aka an “easy car commute”) into the city at the expense of the taxes, health, safety (hint: bike-lanes) & quality of life of city-dwellers.
HT Ian Lockwood.
HT Ian Lockwood.
November 24, 2024 at 4:26 AM
REMINDER: Those choosing to live in subsidized suburbs for a bigger house and yard are NOT also entitled to free-flow car traffic capacity (aka an “easy car commute”) into the city at the expense of the taxes, health, safety (hint: bike-lanes) & quality of life of city-dwellers.
HT Ian Lockwood.
HT Ian Lockwood.
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Every five years or so all of Coruscant suddenly gets interested in the Imperial citizenship status of some Padawan foundling and I patiently have to explain that midichlorian content is not a provable basis for parentage in Imperial law.
The rest of the time no one listens to me.
The rest of the time no one listens to me.
Tag yourself with the job you’d actually have in the Star Wars universe given your occupation
I’d be the Rebel engineer officer screaming at leadership on Hoth that a linear defense against armor is useless unless you’ve got integrated minefields and obstacle belts linking in with the terrain
I’d be the Rebel engineer officer screaming at leadership on Hoth that a linear defense against armor is useless unless you’ve got integrated minefields and obstacle belts linking in with the terrain
Whenever people post "what job would you have in Star Wars" my answer is "I'd be writing memos to the Grand Moff explaining why we need more Microsoft Office licenses" and well here we are.
November 23, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Every five years or so all of Coruscant suddenly gets interested in the Imperial citizenship status of some Padawan foundling and I patiently have to explain that midichlorian content is not a provable basis for parentage in Imperial law.
The rest of the time no one listens to me.
The rest of the time no one listens to me.
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November 17, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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Today on Volts: heavy trucks, which range from drayage trucks at ports to long-haul semis, represent about 6-7% of US emissions. Now a range of efforts are underway to develop electric alternatives, build out the charging infrastructure, & craft clever financing tools.
www.volts.wtf/p/electrifyi...
www.volts.wtf/p/electrifyi...
Electrifying big trucks
Tackling port pollution, financing challenges, and the road to cleaner freight 🚛⚡
www.volts.wtf
November 22, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Today on Volts: heavy trucks, which range from drayage trucks at ports to long-haul semis, represent about 6-7% of US emissions. Now a range of efforts are underway to develop electric alternatives, build out the charging infrastructure, & craft clever financing tools.
www.volts.wtf/p/electrifyi...
www.volts.wtf/p/electrifyi...
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Climate action paper published! 🎉
In a large survey, we found that climate researchers engage in much more advocacy and activism than non-climate researchers. The difference in lifestyle changes was considerably smaller. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
@maiensachis.bsky.social @jmbh.bsky.social
In a large survey, we found that climate researchers engage in much more advocacy and activism than non-climate researchers. The difference in lifestyle changes was considerably smaller. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
@maiensachis.bsky.social @jmbh.bsky.social
Climate actions by climate and non-climate researchers - npj Climate Action
npj Climate Action - Climate actions by climate and non-climate researchers
www.nature.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Climate action paper published! 🎉
In a large survey, we found that climate researchers engage in much more advocacy and activism than non-climate researchers. The difference in lifestyle changes was considerably smaller. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
@maiensachis.bsky.social @jmbh.bsky.social
In a large survey, we found that climate researchers engage in much more advocacy and activism than non-climate researchers. The difference in lifestyle changes was considerably smaller. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
@maiensachis.bsky.social @jmbh.bsky.social